About Fr. Nabil A. Fino | Antiochian.org Orthodox Church

Fr. Nabil Fino
Was born in Amman-Jordan in June 20, 1958
Attended Terra Santa College (Catholic School) in Amman.
Attended one school year at Jordan University in Amman in 1976-1977.
Came to United States of America as an immigrant in July 1977.
Worked with his brothers Mousa (Mike) & Jad in the retail men's clothing business in Dallas, Texas and in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gradualed from Georgia State University in 1983.
In 1985, went to Jordan and got married to Areej Sahawneh.
Hala was born in May 14,1990.
Heba was born in July 23, 1994.
In 1996, after the Olympic Games moved to Birmingham, Alabama.
Attended Birmingham Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity in 2002.
Spent one school year at St. Vladimire Seminary in New York 2002-2003 and was assigned to St. Virgin Mary in Younkers, NY.
Was oredained as a deacon in March 25, 2003 9 (The Feast of the Annunciation) at St. Mary's Church in Brooklyn by his grace Bishop Antoun
Was ordained priest in June 2003 by his grace Bishop Demetri.
Trained for a short time by Fr. Paul Costapoulas at The Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Cathedral in Birmingham
Planted a mission (Antiochian Orthodox Christioan Mission of Birmingham) in August of 2003.
This mission acquired a church building (10,000 Sq. Ft) in August 17, 2006 by the grace of God and the dedication of all church members.
The mission is now named Annunciation Antiochian Orthodox Church.
His Grace Bishop Antoun, Bishop of Miami and the Southeast dedicated the church buildings on October 15, 2006